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Dreaming Of France: Strasbourg's Notre Dame Cathedral
A Gothic Masterpiece of Art and Science.
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Dreaming of France: Culinary Joy In Strasbourg
We came. We saw. We ate.
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Les Haras Hotel: Luxury In Strasbourg
It was the holidays, so we decided to pamper ourselves. No regrets.
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Dreaming Of France: Strasbourg Christmas Market Madness
This Alsatian city in Eastern France may not have invented Noël, but every year it tries to perfect it.
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December 2024

September 2024

Hell On Wheels: Cycling The London-Paris Bike Path
Mistakes were made. Here are some tips for avoiding my errors, and some of the highlights.
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Chris O'Brien
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Dreaming Of France: Lagrasse
This Southwest French town has an artsy vibe, a well-preserved Medieval city center, a touch of Cathar history, and access to trails in the surrounding…
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Dreaming Of France: Fontfroide Abbey
The Cistercian abbey near Narbonne mixes austere architecture, Mediterranean landscapes, and modern art.
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August 2024

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